Barcelona's newly signed defender, Inigo Martinez, expressed his satisfaction in joining a team he has frequently struggled against. He made these remarks during his presentation on Thursday.

The 32-year-old Spanish center-back, who arrived on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao last week, acknowledged the challenging encounters he has faced at Camp Nou against the Spanish champions.

"Honestly, I've suffered every time I've come to Camp Nou, there's no game in which I've not ended up knackered," Martinez told reporters at Barcelona's training ground.

"The style of Barcelona takes you into their territory bit by bit, there are top quality players, whoever the opponent is pays a high price and feels it on the pitch.

"You end up looking at the scoreboard and the minutes aren't passing, the game feels eternal."

Martinez signed a deal with Barcelona until 2025 and said it was an easy choice, highlighting the appeal of working under coach Xavi Hernandez, despite the club's financial situation.